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Process for the preparation of .beta.-phenylethyl alcohol via homologation

US4158100A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1977
Grant dateJun 12, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 10, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

.beta.-Phenylethyl alcohol is prepared by the homologation of benzyl alcohol with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a cobalt catalyst promoted with ruthenium and iodine compounds, in the presence of water at a temperature from 100.degree. to 165.degree. C. High yields and selectivity of the .beta.-phenylethyl alcohol are obtained.

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